How many ERA franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, ERA has 444 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1972.

Is ERA a good franchise to buy?

ERA shows several positive indicators: established brand with 444+ locations. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

ERA

ERA franchises real estate brokerage offices that offer residential real estate brokerage services, commercial real estate services, and limited property management from specified locations using the ERA® brand marks and marketing system. The business model involves charging initial franchise fees (e.g., $25,000 for the first office) and ongoing royalties, providing franchisees with access to brand support, training, productivity resources, referrals, and marketing funded by contributions. The target market is real estate buyers, sellers, investors, and agents in residential and commercial sectors.

444

Locations

$33K–$260K

Investment

Since 1972

Franchising

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$33,370 – $259,800

Low: $33,370High: $259,800

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.50%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$83 – $250

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 1.5% BMF (Program A, tiered) or 2% (Program B, $476-$1881/mo/office) + $886/mo minimum royalty per office + $1,000-$3,000/yr software maintenance

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How ERA Compares

Key Insights

Top 10 largest franchise system in Real Estate Brokerage

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
ERA Current	$33K – $260K	$25K	6.0%	444
Century 21 Real Estate LLC	$35K – $279K	$25K	6.0%	1,734
Century 21 Real Estate	$35K – $279K	$25K	6.0%	1,734
SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY	$46K – $325K	$25K	6.0%	666
ERA	$33K – $260K	$25K	6.0%	444
REALTY ONE GROUP	$47K – $228K	$25K	0.0%	410
Real Estate Brokerage Average 20 franchises	$48K – $296K	$26K	5.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 20 Real Estate Brokerage franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1FL

2NY

3TX

4SC

5MA

6OH

7CA

8GA

9NC

10AL

11PA

12NJ

13IN

14MI

15MT

+31 more states

Franchisee Contacts

444 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases6

Primarily breach of contract, unpaid fees, trademark infringement, and termination disputes with former franchisees and guarantors, including counterclaims for breach and fraud; also includes resolved international master franchise termination and trademark disputes.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a ERA franchise ranges from $33,370 to $259,800. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.